Quick question about an interface

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Hi guys,
Be prepared for what probably seems like a noob question, because it is, I'm new to all of this.

Looking at recording with my band and my mum seems pretty happy to buy me all the recording equipment etc. So I've done a lot of research about audio interfaces, then I've read more detailed ones about Analog I/O's and Digital I/O's and it's all getting a little confusing.

I found myself a fairly cheap mixer/interface, and I just wanted to know whether it was suffice or whether I'd need anything to go with it. Looking to record drums with a full set of mics, guitars, bass, vocals and synths etc.

Behringer Xenyx X2222 USB.

The name of the mixer is the one above, sadly I can't post links to it because I don't have enough posts. Again just wondering whether I'd need anything else (other than the mics and cables) to be able to record into my PC? Thanks!
 
That mixer/interface only records two channels at a time. That's fine for reference recordings of shows or rehearsals but generally considered inadequate for tracking things like drums.
 
Read the sticky threads at the top of this section of the forum before buying anything. If you want to do proper recording, you need an audio interface that will let you record all the tracks you are doing at one time separately.
 
It's been a while, so I will throw out my typical studio starter suggestion of a Tascam US1800. 10 preamps to record mics, plus 4 line ins+2 digital inputs. A total of 16 tracks can be recorded simultaneously for under $300.

No, I don't work for Tascam, just a happy user. :)
 
It's been a while, so I will throw out my typical studio starter suggestion of a Tascam US1800. 10 preamps to record mics, plus 4 line ins+2 digital inputs. A total of 16 tracks can be recorded simultaneously for under $300.

No, I don't work for Tascam, just a happy user. :)

Funny that, I was just about to ask about that. Would have to get it delivered to the UK, but that's no problem.
If I were to buy that, would that be all I need? And would I be able to record a whole set of drum mics with that?
 
Yep, and then some. Depends on what you are recording. I record quite large drum kits with 10 mics. And I could easily get by with 8. Since I can, I will add other tracks that I usually don't end up using, but I could if needed.

Channels 1-8, you would just need mics, stands and XLR cables. If you wished to squeeze another two mics, you would need either a XLR to 1/4" adapter, or mic cable with the male end 1/4". Channels 9/10 can be used as instrument or Line input as well. Instruments with a Line Output can be used with channels 11-14. I use external preamps with these. 15 and 16, I run with a preamp that has Spdif output. The last 6 channels, I typically use for scratch tracks (guitars, bass, vocals, farts)..
 
I'm pretty sure Sweetwater can ship to UK. I think it depends on the merchandise itself though.
 
I'm pretty sure Sweetwater can ship to UK. I think it depends on the merchandise itself though.

We do have music shops out in the far flung reaches of the world ya know Jimmy... you remember the Beatles? :D :laughings:
 
We do have music shops out in the far flung reaches of the world ya know Jimmy... you remember the Beatles? :D :laughings:

LOL! Yeah, I know man, but I hear there are also limitations for where some gear can be shipped from other countries. And pricing is relative to the location as well. You get Rode stuff cheaper down under than I can, but I can get Tascam stuff cheaper here in the US. Any distributors means for shipping, can have an impact on the price.

And I have shipped and received gear myself to/from Australia, as well as UK. UK seems to have a much longer process with customs, than you do in 'south global paradise'. A friend of mine near Melbourne was able to buy an 1800 from Ebay US, and have it shipped cheaper from a private party, than he could get from a local distributor. Actually, I almost just sent him my US1641, and bought my own 1800 here. He was able to save a few bucks by doing the Ebay thing, so he went with that.

Who are the Beatles? Are they a new metal band? lol
 
Almost everything is more expensive here in Australia. In fact, I thought that Rode was even more expensive here.

A while ago, I bought a brake caliper tool. I bought it from a US-based ebay seller, and the shipped price was about 1/2 the best price I could get locally. The irony is that this tool is designed and made right here in Australia - actually within a half-hour from my home.

Paul
 
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